People Factor

Rethinking Retention: What Makes Talent Stay in AI-First Enterprises
by Inderpreet Singh - Vice President, Solution Sales (India & SAARC), Addverb Technologies

In a market that is still understanding AI, retention is not just an HR issue, but a frontline strategic risk.

People Before Platforms: Rethinking Leadership in the Gig and Creator Economy
by Mr Jibu Elias - India Lead, Mozilla Foundation | AI Policy and Governance Researcher

Platforms can assign work, but they cannot create loyalty. As algorithms shape labour, leadership is being redefined in the spaces between data and human trust.

From Classroom to Work Life: How a Holistic Education Shapes Character and Careers
by Sanjit Roy Chowdhury - FPNA, CUMMINS ARABIA

The gap caused by rote learning between what education produces and what students, employers, and society actually need is the space that holistic education exists to fill.

The Economy of Intent: How Businesses are Monetising Aspiration, Commitment and Potential
by Sudeep Mathew -

In the economy of intent, the most valuable product is no longer consumption, but aspiration.

People Before Platforms: Rethinking Leadership in the Gig and Creator Economy

Digital Articles Articles by Mr Jibu Elias - India Lead, Mozilla Foundation | AI Policy and Governance Researcher

The rapid growth of the gig and creator economy is demanding a new approach to leadership. The relationship between organisations, workers, and technology is being re-formulated, dismantling traditional roles and work expectations to make way for new ones. Digital platforms have transformed workplaces into algorithm-driven ecosystems, where decisions on work allocation, performance, and rewards heavily depend on technology. While these platforms offer benefits such as flexibility and scale, they also pose challenges such as a lack of transparency, limited avenues for grievance redressal, perceived bias, and significant power imbalances.

The secret to a successful and sustainable platform is moving past efficiency-driven design to human-centred governance. Transparency, worker voice, ethical algorithm design, and trust form the foundations of resilient digital ecosystems. Using real-world examples, the article illustrates how platforms that prioritise worker welfare, accountability, and inclusive governance perform better to build long-term loyalty and organisational resilience.

Within the gig and creator economy, a redefinition of leadership is imperative - from supervising employees to creating fair work opportunities and environments. It concludes that the future of the platform economy will be shaped by leaders who embed transparency, accountability, and human dignity into the architecture of the systems they create.

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Rethinking Retention: What Makes Talent Stay in AI-First Enterprises

Digital Articles Articles by Inderpreet Singh - Vice President, Solution Sales (India & SAARC), Addverb Technologies

With AI redefining the meaning of skilled work and talent across industries, the competition for human capital that is irreplaceable by AI has become one of the most crucial challenges for AI-first organisations. In essence, talent retention is no longer an HR function but a strategic business priority. The loss of specialised AI professionals can directly translate to interruptions in innovation, product development, and therefore, competitive advantage. 

In such a scenario, compensation alone is no longer sufficient to retain high-performing AI talent. Instead, organisations must implement measures such as transparent career pathways, investment in continuous learning, and employee contributions leading to meaningful impact, in order to improve the overall employee experience. The article outlines three critical drivers of attrition: burnout caused by relentless performance and upskilling, limited career progression, and a sense of disconnect between work and purpose in life. 

Drawing on examples from leading companies, the article highlights the impact of purpose-driven cultures and employee-centric leadership in fostering a stronger sense of belonging and long-term engagement. Therefore, in an increasingly competitive AI landscape, the key differentiating factor in attracting and retaining exceptional talent would be a leadership that prioritises employee well-being, meaningful work that resonates with individual purpose, and continuous development of the employee in their personal and professional environments.

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From Classroom to Work Life: How a Holistic Education Shapes Character and Careers

Digital Articles Articles by Sanjit Roy Chowdhury - FPNA, CUMMINS ARABIA

The gap caused by rote learning between what education produces and what students, employers, and society actually need is the space that holistic education exists to fill.

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₹130.00
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The Economy of Intent: How Businesses are Monetising Aspiration, Commitment and Potential

Digital Articles Articles by Sudeep Mathew -

In the economy of intent, the most valuable product is no longer consumption, but aspiration.

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₹130.00
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